Many luxury resorts in Costa Rica are known to be surrounded by gorgeous greenery and nature. I’ve put together epic resorts combining nature immersion with 5-star pampering. Quick disclosure that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I took my surfboard under my arm and began the walk to the waves. After exiting the grounds of the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel, I ...

Whether you’re in pursuit of relaxation or an adrenaline rush, here’s how to achieve your own brand of pura vida in this ...

Costa Rica is an exotic destination teeming with unique wildlife, exquisite spas, ecolodges and outdoor adventures. Staying ...

Arenal Volcano’s unexpected 2010 eruption reminded observers that Central Costa Rica’s most iconic feature can be unpredictable. (Steve Haggerty/TNS) Howler monkeys, kings of the rain forest canopy, ...

On one trip, we saw a boa constrictor slithering out of our pool after cooling off — a rare sight. The natives (known as Ticos) believe in their country’s slogan, Pura Vida, which translates to pure ...

It’s possible to live within a 1,000-acre tropical nature reserve perched atop a 2,400-foot-high mountain overlooking Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Coast—it comes with 60-mile views, waterfalls and ...

Located in the province of Limon, Barra del Colorado is one of Costa Rica’s most untouched ecotourism destinations. Known for its rich biodiversity and its reputation as a top destination for tarpon ...

This September, JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, the world’s first JW Marriott all-inclusive, is opening in Costa Elena, an exclusive beach community in Costa Rica.